HCPSS Receives Grant to Improve Outdoor Lighting Efficiency

HCPSS has been awarded nearly $60,000 through a new grant from the Maryland Energy Administration’s (MEA’s) Streetlight and Outdoor Lighting Efficiency (SOLE) Pilot program. The grant will be used to replace 155 exterior pole-mounted lighting fixtures with higher-efficiency LED lighting at four HCPSS schools.

HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committees by Sept. 12, 2022

HCPSS invites county residents to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of Policy Advisory Committees. HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following SY22-23 Policy Advisory Committees: Policy 1060 Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, and Intimidation and Policy 8030 Graduation Requirements.

New ARTsite Sculpture on Display at Howard County Department of Education

A new sculpture is on display outside the Howard County Department of Education building. Titled “Angular Separation,” the 250-pound sculpture was created by artist Hanna Jubran and installed on July 25 as part of the Howard County Arts Council ARTsites annual public art exhibition.

Planning for After High School Webinar Series, 2022-2023

For the second year, HCPSS’ Office of School Counseling is offering March to the Future, a free, comprehensive online series that provides workshops on topics related to post-high school planning.

Talbott Springs Elementary Hosts Ribbon Cutting, Aug. 28

Students, staff, families, community members and members of the media are invited to visit the new Talbott Springs Elementary School for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

2022-2023 Evening School Registration Open Through Sept. 23, 2022

Online enrollment requests for fall semester and year-long courses through the Innovative Pathways Evening Program are open through 6 p.m. on Friday, September 23. Enrollment requests may be submitted online through HCPSS Connect Synergy using the directions available online.

HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committees; Apply by Aug. 19, 2022

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites county residents to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of Policy Advisory Committees. The knowledge, experience and perspective shared by community stakeholders are used to improve the quality of HCPSS policy.

Redistricting Focus Group Friday Deadline/Fecha límite el viernes para el grupo de enfoque de redistribución de distritos

Reminder: the deadline for parents/guardians, students and all stakeholders to express interest in participating in a virtual focus group in response to the 2022 Feasibility Study is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1.

HCPSS Students Honored at National History Day

HCPSS students and staff received a number of distinctions at this year’s National History Day competition, held virtually June 12-18, including two Burleigh Manor Middle School entries that were awarded bronze medals. In addition, Burleigh Manor staff members Beth Berkeley, Robyn Page, and Geordie Paulus were named the Naval Historical Foundations Teachers of Distinction.

Deadline Extended to Participate in a Redistricting Focus Group

The deadline for parents/guardians, students and all stakeholders to express interest in participating in a virtual focus group in response to the 2022 Feasibility Study has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1. Additional virtual sessions will be added and held in July. Those dates will be posted online as soon as they are finalized.